Sr. Software Design Engineer

Who is Blueprint?

We are a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with a strong presence across the United States. Unified by a shared passion for solving complicated problems, our people are our greatest asset. We use technology as a tool to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, powered by the knowledge, skills, and the expertise of our teams, who all have unique perspectives and years of experience across multiple industries. We’re bold, smart, agile, and fun.

What does Blueprint do?

Blueprint helps organizations unlock value from existing assets by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create additional revenue streams and new lines of business. We connect strategy, business solutions, products, and services to transform and grow companies.

Why Blueprint?

At Blueprint, we believe in the power of possibility and are passionate about bringing it to life. Whether you join our bustling product division, our multifaceted services team or you want to grow your career in human resources, your ability to make an impact is amplified when you join one of our teams. You’ll focus on solving unique business problems while gaining hands-on experience with the world’s best technology. We believe in unique perspectives and build teams of people with diverse skillsets and backgrounds. At Blueprint, you’ll have the opportunity to work with multiple clients and teams, such as data science and product development, all while learning, growing, and developing new solutions. We guarantee you won’t find a better place to work and thrive than at Blueprint.

You will join a highly skilled engineering team focused on advancing server hardware and security technologies. Your primary responsibility will be supporting the development, testing, and deployment of technologies within a large-scale cloud environment. The position emphasizes hands-on work with hardware and software integration, where you will deploy and manage test systems, develop and execute test plans, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate closely with engineering teams. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge server infrastructure and open-source initiatives, gaining experience with large cloud-scale systems.

• Perform repeatable testing procedures and processes for hardware and software systems.

• Configure, deploy, and manage test machines across Windows Server and Ubuntu Server environments.

• Execute, refine, and maintain test plans and test cases for server and infrastructure components.

• Diagnose hardware and software issues, perform troubleshooting, and provide detailed reports.

• Interpret and modify code as required (C++, C#, batch files, make files, Perl scripts, SQL queries, stored procedures).

• Design and develop automated test harnesses for application, system, and inter-system testing.

• Monitor and improve system/application performance, including threading, bottleneck identification, and minimizing code footprint.

• Support other testers and team members as needed to ensure quality delivery.

• Track and define quality and risk metrics for projects.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance hardware and software integration processes.

• Experience: 8–10+ years of professional experience in software and hardware testing, with a strong focus on server/data center hardware.

• Programming: Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C++, C#, or Python; experience with Rust is a plus.

• Testing Expertise: Strong understanding of software quality assurance practices and aptitude for rigorous testing.

• Systems Knowledge: Knowledge of deploying, managing, and troubleshooting hosts and virtual test machines.

• CI/CD: 2+ years of experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines and automation tools.

• Database & Scripting: Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, DB2, MongoDB, etc.) and scripting for automation.

• Networking Fundamentals: Understanding of internet protocols and networking principles preferred.

• Project Management: Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute tasks independently while contributing to team deliverables.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required.

• Experience with open-source projects or contributions.

• Familiarity with server hardware in cloud-scale deployments.

• Experience integrating hardware testing with software systems in cloud environments.

• Experience with large-scale, distributed cloud systems.

• Knowledge of modern development frameworks and automated testing tools.

Salary Range

Pay ranges vary based on multiple factors including, without limitation, skill sets, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographical market. The pay range for this position reflects geographic based ranges for Washington state: $110,000 to $120,000 USD/annually. The salary/wage and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and may be outside this range.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, orientation, veteran/military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, or familial status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other status protected by law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please reach out to: [email protected]

Blueprint believe in the importance of a healthy and happy team, which is why our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k program
• Competitive PTO offerings
• Parental Leave
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Location: Hybrid, 2-3 days per week onsite.